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Imagine your brain's hardware is perfect, but the software is glitching so badly your body stops working.We sit down with Erum, a biochemist who navigates the world with a rare and often misunderstood condition: Functional Neurological Disorder (FND). We Raw Dog into the fascinating science behind the diagnosis. Basically her brain has a "software glitch" but the hardware is pristine. So how, and why is it causing the left side of her body to physically fail during flare-ups? Erum shares her harrowing and resilient story, from a terrifying ER visit where doctors suspected a brain tumor or MS, to the "magic trick" test that finally led to her FND diagnosis. We discuss the profound connection between her condition and a history of severe childhood trauma, including growing up as a child of deaf adults (CODA) and surviving abuse. Plus, we talk about the healing power of boxing and how FND finally forced her to stop people-pleasing.You can watch this entire episode over on YouTube!Follow Sickboy on Instagram, TikTok and Discord.
Ben McChesney spent 25 years behind bars, serving time in more than a dozen state and federal prisons across the country — from low-level facilities to some of the toughest penitentiaries in America. His story is one of chaos, survival, and defiance. After being accused of stealing several pallets of firearms in what became one of the largest gun heists in his state, Ben went on the run to Mexico for two years before being captured. Acting as his own attorney, he fought multiple cases, beat a federal kidnapping charge, and survived years of violence and transfers across 14 federal prisons. Inside, he ran underground poker tables, fought predators, and lived by his own code. Raw, unfiltered, and brutally honest, Ben's story exposes the reality of long-term prison life, corruption, and what it truly takes to survive 25 years in the system. #LockedInWithIanBick #PrisonStories #TrueCrime #LifeInPrison #RedemptionStory #RealStories #PrisonLife #SurvivingPrison Thank you to BLUECHEW for sponsoring this episode: Visit https://bluechew.com/ and use promo code LOCKEDIN at checkout to get your first month of BlueChew & pay five bucks for shipping. Hosted, Executive Produced & Edited By Ian Bick: https://www.instagram.com/ian_bick/?hl=en https://ianbick.com/ Shop Locked In Merch: http://www.ianbick.com/shop Timestamps: 00:00 – Intro: From Wyoming State Prison to Federal Time 02:40 – Growing Up in Montana & Florida: Early Chaos Begins 06:00 – Family Life, Childhood Trauma & First Trouble 12:00 – Institutionalized Young: Juvenile Facilities & Reform Schools 19:00 – Early Criminal Mindset: Manipulation, Hustling & Survival 25:00 – Wild Behavior, Theft & the Road That Led to Prison 32:00 – First Adult Sentence: Inside Wyoming State Prison 39:00 – Maximum Security Life: Violence, Chaos & Prison Reality 46:00 – Solitary Confinement, Instigating & Survival Tactics 55:00 – Negotiating with the Warden & Gaining Prison Status 01:00:00 – Released from Wyoming: Back to the Streets 01:08:00 – Federal Case: Conspiracy Charges & Facing the Feds 01:15:00 – Federal Prison Journey: Medium Security to Camp 01:19:00 – Smuggling, Schemes & Controversy in Camp Life 01:25:00 – Fights, Transfers & Federal Prison Politics 01:32:00 – Sex Offenders, Prison Justice & Yard Rules 01:41:00 – Books, Mindset & Turning Life Around 01:46:00 – Beating a Case & Marriage Problems After Prison 01:54:00 – Financial Trouble & Planning a Major Gun Heist 02:03:00 – Gun Heist Fallout, Relationship Chaos & On the Run 02:13:00 – Life on the Run: Hiding in Mexico 02:27:00 – Captured in Mexico & Extradited Back to the U.S. 02:55:00 – Legal Battles: Kidnapping Charges & Polygraph Test 03:03:00 – Federal Trial, Sentencing & Wild Prison Stories 03:17:00 – Reentry, Parole & Learning to Live Free Again 03:24:00 – Staying Out for Good: Lessons, Redemption & Moving Forward Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
From Survival Mode to Self-Love: The Long Road to Real Healing w/Katie BakerKatie Baker is a writer, trauma survivor, and advocate whose memoir, When The Universe Holds Your Hair Back, chronicles her raw and unflinching journey from childhood abuse and addiction to healing and hope. Through honest storytelling and powerful insights from her own experience with therapeutic psychedelics and deep inner work, Katie helps others feel less alone and more empowered to face their past and reclaim their lives.Links:https://www.peaceandfirehealing.com/https://www.instagram.com/peaceandfirehealing/#Tags:Alternative Healing Techniques,Author,Childhood Trauma,Resilient Survivor,Live Video Podcast Interview,Interview,Podcast,From Survival Mode to Self-Love: The Long Road to Real Healing w/Katie BakerSupport PEG by checking out our Sponsors:Download and use Newsly for free now from www.newsly.me or from the link in the description, and use promo code “GHOST” and receive a 1-month free premium subscription.The best tool for getting podcast guests:https://podmatch.com/signup/phantomelectricghostSubscribe to our Instagram for exclusive content:https://www.instagram.com/expansive_sound_experiments/Subscribe to our YouTube https://youtube.com/@phantomelectricghost?si=rEyT56WQvDsAoRprRSShttps://anchor.fm/s/3b31908/podcast/rssSubstackhttps://substack.com/@phantomelectricghost?utm_source=edit-profile-page
Imagine your brain's hardware is perfect, but the software is glitching so badly your body stops working.We sit down with Erum, a biochemist who navigates the world with a rare and often misunderstood condition: Functional Neurological Disorder (FND). We Raw Dog into the fascinating science behind the diagnosis. Basically her brain has a "software glitch" but the hardware is pristine. So how, and why is it causing the left side of her body to physically fail during flare-ups? Erum shares her harrowing and resilient story, from a terrifying ER visit where doctors suspected a brain tumor or MS, to the "magic trick" test that finally led to her FND diagnosis. We discuss the profound connection between her condition and a history of severe childhood trauma, including growing up as a child of deaf adults (CODA) and surviving abuse. Plus, we talk about the healing power of boxing and how FND finally forced her to stop people-pleasing.You can watch this entire episode over on YouTube!Follow Sickboy on Instagram, TikTok and Discord.
In this thought-provoking episode of the Secret Life Podcast, host Brianne Davis-Gantt tackles the pressing issue of "adulting up." What does it mean to truly embrace adulthood, and why are so many people hesitating to take that leap? Brianne dives deep into the psychological, environmental, and biological factors that contribute to the phenomenon of arrested development, exploring how unresolved childhood trauma and societal pressures can prevent individuals from fully stepping into their adult roles.Joined by her co-host Mark Gantt, Brianne shares her personal insights and observations about the challenges many face when it comes to taking responsibility for their lives. From the importance of having good role models to the impact of financial stress, this episode sheds light on the various reasons why some adults struggle to evolve. Brianne also presents her top 15 actionable steps to help listeners "adult up," offering practical advice that encourages self-awareness, responsibility, and personal growth.Whether you're grappling with feelings of inadequacy or simply looking for ways to enhance your adulting skills, this episode is packed with valuable insights and relatable anecdotes. Join Brianne and Mark as they navigate the complexities of adulthood and empower you to take charge of your life.
Shownotes Take your business to the next level with my FREE VITA Coaching Checklist How Shay's childhood taught her the impact trauma has on adult relationships Why we have a tendency to draw in partners who are a perfect match for our wound How to know if you're in a dead end dynamic in your relationship The one question Shay asks herself when her inner saboteur comes up The importance of loving your parts so they don't hijack you in destructive ways Bio Shay Aiyana is the best-selling author of Becoming the One and the founder of Rising Woman, a global community dedicated to self-healing, relational transformation, and spiritual embodiment. Her work blends somatic awareness, inner child healing, and grounded spiritual insight to guide millions through the landscapes of heartbreak, love, and personal rebirth. With a writing style that is both poetic and piercingly clear, Shay weaves personal storytelling with practical tools to offer readers a deeply human, emotionally resonant experience. Her words are a balm for those who have been lost in self-abandonment, teaching them how to come home to themselves with compassion and truth. Having grown up in foster care and overcome cycles of abuse, addiction, and heartbreak, Shay's teachings are not theoretical – they are lived. Through Rising Woman, she has helped millions remember that healing is not about becoming someone else, but about reclaiming the love, power, and wholeness that was always theirs. Learn more about Shay's work on the Rising Woman website and follow her on Instagram @sheleanaaiyana Timestamps 00:00:00 - Take your business to the next level with my FREE VITA Coaching Checklist 00:00:59 - Discover the VITA™ Sex, Love and Relationship Coaching Certification 00:02:29 - Guest introduction 00:04:39 - How Shay's childhood taught her the impact trauma has on adult relationships 00:07:30 - Why we have a tendency to draw in partners who are a perfect match for our wound 00:09:26 - How raising a child has helped Shay recognize adult attachment behaviors 00:13:01 - There are different levels of the expression of your wounds 00:17:04 - Why attachment and trauma wounds need to heal through relationships 00:21:24 - What is a healthy amount of healing that can be done in a relationship? 00:23:14 - How to know if you're in a dead end dynamic in your relationship 00:27:01 - A conversation that taught Shay she wasn't the partner she thought she was 00:29:31 - What it looks like to let your partner off the hook but still be self-responsible 00:32:14 - Get 2 FREE stick packs of MOOD SEX MAGIC™ Elixir using code PODCAST at checkout 00:36:03 - How changing your self-approach to "I've got you little one" shifts everything 00:40:52 - How being honest about your hurt in the moment improves your relationship 00:46:30 - How bringing "death energy" to her husband deepened Shay's marriage 00:49:49 - The one question Shay asks herself when her inner saboteur comes up 00:52:31 - A breakdown of Shay's first book, Becoming the One 00:56:52 - Layla's biggest takeaway from this powerful conversation 01:01:43 - True mastery is loving your parts so they don't hijack you in destructive ways 01:04:40 - 4 pieces of wisdom Shay used to create a better life than she was born into 01:06:38 - Conclusion
Learn the skills to Regulate your Emotions, join the membership: https://courses.therapyinanutshell.com/membership Childhood trauma doesn't just live in your memories—it rewires how you show up in relationships. If you've ever panicked when someone leaves your text on read, overshared on a first date, or pulled away when closeness feels scary, you're not alone. These patterns are often rooted in attachment wounds from early experiences of neglect, control, or fear. In this video, we explore how Complex PTSD (CPTSD) and attachment injuries from childhood trauma disrupt the ability to form safe, secure relationships as an adult. You'll learn the 7 most common ways CPTSD shows up in love and friendship—like fear of abandonment, people-pleasing, emotional dysregulation, or repeating toxic patterns. We'll also dive into attachment styles—anxious, avoidant, disorganized—and how they develop from early relational wounds. Most importantly, you'll discover 5 stages of healing that can help you rebuild secure attachment. From slowing down in new relationships, to reparenting yourself with compassion, to creating earned secure attachments, there are clear steps you can take to change the way you connect. Healing from Complex PTSD takes time, but healthy, lasting relationships are possible. You can rewire your nervous system, learn to trust, and finally feel safe being loved. Looking for affordable online counseling? My sponsor, BetterHelp, connects you to a licensed professional from the comfort of your own home. Try it now for 10% off your first month: https://betterhelp.com/therapyinanutshell Learn more in one of my in-depth mental health courses: https://courses.therapyinanutshell.com Support my mission on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/therapyinanutshell Sign up for my newsletter: https://www.therapyinanutshell.com Check out my favorite self-help books: https://kit.co/TherapyinaNutshell/best-self-help-books Therapy in a Nutshell and the information provided by Emma McAdam are solely intended for informational and entertainment purposes and are not a substitute for advice, diagnosis, or treatment regarding medical or mental health conditions. Although Emma McAdam is a licensed marriage and family therapist, the views expressed on this site or any related content should not be taken for medical or psychiatric advice. Always consult your physician before making any decisions related to your physical or mental health. In therapy I use a combination of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Systems Theory, positive psychology, and a bio-psycho-social approach to treating mental illness and other challenges we all face in life. The ideas from my videos are frequently adapted from multiple sources. Many of them come from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, especially the work of Steven Hayes, Jason Luoma, and Russ Harris. The sections on stress and the mind-body connection derive from the work of Stephen Porges (the Polyvagal theory), Peter Levine (Somatic Experiencing) Francine Shapiro (EMDR), and Bessel Van Der Kolk. I also rely heavily on the work of the Arbinger Institute for my overall understanding of our ability to choose our life's direction. And deeper than all of that, the Gospel of Jesus Christ orients my personal worldview and sense of security, peace, hope, and love https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/comeuntochrist/believe If you are in crisis, please contact the National Suicide Prevention Hotline at https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org or 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or your local emergency services. Copyright Therapy in a Nutshell, LLC
Health Hacker TIM FERRISS reveals how to naturally calm anxiety, lower stress, balance your nervous system, and boost mental health - without medication. Tim Ferriss is an entrepreneur, investor, lifestyle guru, and host of The Tim Ferriss Show. He is also the author of 5 #1 New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestselling books, such as: ‘The 4-Hour Work Week: Escape the 9-5, Live Anywhere and Join the New Rich'. He explains: ◼️Why stimulating the vagus nerve may hold the key to anxiety relief ◼️How HRV became the #1 biomarker he tracks, and how to improve it fast ◼️His go-to 5-day reset protocol for nervous system healing ◼️What most people get wrong about managing stress, and how to fix it today ◼️The #1 diet mistake that could be fueling your anxiety [00:00] Intro [02:45] My Mission: Simplify Complex Ideas [03:36] Framework for Fast Learning [08:00] Choosing the Right Projects [10:21] Importance of Small Steps for Big Results [12:46] Why Humans Need Purpose [15:45] Tim's Sexual Abuse Story [25:48] How People Deal With Trauma [31:58] Practical Steps to Prevent Suicide [35:49] Humans Aren't Programmed to Be Alone [39:18] Accelerated TMS for Depression and Anxiety [42:45] Metabolic Psychiatry [44:08] Psychedelic Treatments for Mental Health [45:38] Vagus Nerve Stimulation [50:11] Ads [53:22] The Future of Health: What's Coming Next? [57:21] What's Guiding You Today? [59:30] Dating Apps and the Paradox of Choice [1:02:49] How Would You Spend Your Last Day on Earth? Follow Tim: Instagram - https://bit.ly/49gqgRc TikTok - https://bit.ly/4oHX0ro X - https://bit.ly/4qW09oI You can purchase Tim's new COYOTE card game, here: https://amzn.to/489NdnV You can purchase Tim's book, ‘The 4-Hour Work Week', here: https://amzn.to/3LysDoy Read Tim's deeply personal reflections on suicide, here: https://bit.ly/4i1NnRS If you or someone you know is struggling, please reach out for help. You're not alone.
Send us a text to let us know what you think of the show! In this episode of We're Probably Not OK!, the gang takes a trip back to childhood—looking at who we were as kids, how we saw the world, and what signs of mental health struggles might have been hiding in plain sight. Were we just “weird kids,” or were those early red flags waving long before we knew what to call them? With the usual mix of honesty, humor, and existential side quests, we dig into what it means to look back at our younger selves with more compassion (and maybe a little embarrassment). Of course, it wouldn't be a We're Probably Not OK! episode without Grey Matter Munchies! We dive into the movies, music, and video games currently feeding our brains and keeping us sane—because sometimes nostalgia is the best therapy. It's heartfelt, a little heavy, and perfectly unhinged—so join us as we count our bones and maybe find a few we didn't know were broken. Watch the video version of this podcast and our video game goofs on YouTube @ We're Probably Not Okay!Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Email us at wereprobablynotok@gmail.comFind us on Patreon to get even more involved.
Healing from childhood traumas is possible! Avonley Lightstone is the author of Strength of Scars, Letting Go, It's Just Temporary, and Going From Old to Gold. Her mission is to bring healing in to a world that often feels broken. She believes trauma and trials, when faced with courage, can become powerful challenges that strengthen us and create a ripple of hope and resilience. Through her own story, she inspires others to say, "I got this — we're doing this together." Avonley holds a deep personal hope of reconnecting with her family in India, where her journey began, and offering her father forgiveness and peace. She currently resides in Utah with her husband, Christian, and their three daughters. Together they enjoy the outdoors, baking, and cheering on their girls in sports. In episode 619 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out how Avonley was able to save her mom from a house fire at just three years old, how an abusive environment in a foster home affected her sense of identity and belonging, how she help others recognize when they're masking pain instead of healing it, how to heal from childhood traumas before it starts to impact your growth, what are some physical or emotional signs that someone's body might be holding onto unresolved trauma, why she dreams of reconnecting with her family in India to offer forgiveness and peace, how her scars — physical and emotional — became a source of strength for others, how we can create a culture that prioritizes mental health and emotional safety, and what she hopes readers of "Strength of Scars" will take with them into their own lives. Enjoy!
Psychotherapist Jason Shires shares how childhood trauma shapes adult relationships. Jason explains how internal defense mechanisms formed in childhood impact our partner choices and relationship patterns. We discuss therapeutic approaches like Internal Family Systems and somatic experiencing, the dynamics of masculine and feminine energies, and the role of addiction as escapism. We also explore how you can heal anxiety inside of relationships, offering practical insights for navigating emotional triggers with compassion. Jason shares personal insights and resources for healing, emphasizing self-acceptance, vulnerability, and the ongoing journey toward deeper connection and intimacy. This episode offers compassionate guidance for understanding and transforming relational wounds.Episode Topic Overview (00:01:13) Announcement of the episode's focus: trauma's impact on adult relationships.Childhood Wounds and Partner Selection (00:03:13) How childhood wounds influence partner choice and relationship experiences.Personal Story of Childhood Trauma (00:05:13) Jason shares his own childhood trauma and its effect on his adult relationships.Internal Defense Mechanisms (00:08:37) Jason explains internal defense mechanisms as intelligent responses to childhood adversity.Parts Work and Somatic Approaches (00:12:10) Discussion of Internal Family Systems (IFS) and somatic experiencing in healing trauma.Impact of Trauma Work on Relationships (00:15:05) How trauma work can transform relationships and deepen connection.Navigating New, Healthy Relationships (00:18:06) The challenges and risks of embracing love after trauma.Welcoming Insecurity in Relationships (00:22:18) Welcoming and addressing insecurity to increase intimacy and trust.Summary and Healing Journey (00:37:14) Recap of the journey from trauma to healing and healthy relationships.Follow Jason:https://www.instagram.com/infiniterecoveryproject/Follow The Open Bedroom Podcast:https://www.instagram.com/theopenbedroompodcast/
What happens when life completely falls apart, when you lose hope, faith, and even the will to get out of bed? My guest today, Melanie Cox, has lived that story. From battling thyroid cancer and infertility to deep depression, Melanie hit rock bottom, but that's where she discovered the overwhelming love and faithfulness of God.In this raw and faith-filled episode, Melanie opens up about her journey from despair to divine restoration. You'll hear how God met her in her darkest season and turned her heartbreak into a beautiful testimony of hope, healing, and purpose.We talk about her new devotional, “You Have to Know,” a guided journey that reminds you who God is and who you are in Him. Whether you're feeling stuck, anxious, or unworthy, this conversation will remind you that you are seen, loved, and chosen.Chapters:[00:00] Podcast Preview[01:19] Topic and Guest Introduction[03:26] The Story Behind “You Have to Know”[06:10] The “Stolen Toaster” Lesson: Obedience to the Holy Spirit[09:10] Childhood Trauma and Breaking Generational Patterns[11:34] Depression, Infertility, and Losing Faith in God[15:19] A Miracle Pregnancy and God's Faithfulness[18:30] Power of Words: Speaking Life Over Yourself[21:09] Raising Strong Daughters in Truth and Identity[27:17] Encouraging Women to Pursue Their God-Placed Dreams[29:09] God as the Multiplier: Offering Your “Five Loaves and Two Fishes”[32:50] Where to Get the Book “You Have to Know”[35:42] A Closing Prayer of Hope and Freedom[36:25] Resources and Final ThoughtsResources mentioned:"You Have to Know" on AmazonMelanie Cox WebsiteInstagram: @itsmelaniecoxJoin My Visibly Fit 7-Week Accelerator ProgramConnect with today's guest:Melanie Cox is a vibrant wife, mom of five, and first-time author whose life is a living message of faith, freedom, and fierce love. Married for over 30 years and rooted in Southern California, she leads multiple companies—Cox Family Funding, EMC Property Management, and Monarch Real Estate Holdings—all while rescuing horses bound for slaughter and raising her extraordinary family.This debut book is the message of her heart—the one she was born to share. Melanie is passionate about helping others break free from the lies of the enemy and step into the truth of who God says they are: deeply known, fully loved, and completely seen. Whether she's speaking on marriage, finances, freedom, or faith, she brings both depth and joy to every conversation.She laughs loudly, lives adventurously, and starts every morning declaring, “Thank You, God—today is my best day ever.” Known for her honesty and humor, Melanie is not trying to build a platform—she's just here to point people back to the heart of God.P.S. If you're just checking out the show to see if it's a good fit for you, welcome!If you're really serious about becoming Visibly Fit, you'll get the best experience if you download the worksheets available at https://wendiepett.com/visiblyfitpodcast.
A solo podcast recapping my recent experience with Ayahuasca and San Pedro (Wachuma) at the Sacruna Retreat in Malaga, Spain. *Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes only. Always do your own due diligence if you are considering experimenting with any form of plant medicine. This was a life changing retreat; and I have set up a code for 5% off for any that wants to attend in the future. Code: KEANE2025 will get you 5% off the price. Please let me know how you found this podcast and if you found it helpful in making a decision (one way or the other). Questions: 1. Would you say it was quite a spiritual experience? 39:06 2. How are you feeling now?
Send us a text"What if the smartest part of your brain is the one that learned to hide?"We start with a grounding practice to meet the body where it is, then sit with therapist and podcast host Malisa Hepner to unpack how the "golden child" mask, complex trauma, and perfectionism can quietly fracture a life—and how she pieced it back together.In this conversation:Trauma as separation from self, not just "bad events"Why high achievers often carry hidden hypervigilanceThe spiritual awakening that felt like rewiring in real timePlanning a suicide date—and the unexpected relief that created space to rebuildLaunching Emotionally Unavailable podcast imperfectly on purposeHospice lessons on presence when words failThe difference between being "healed" and living in ongoing healingMalisa reframes tears as movement, not weakness. She offers hard-won language for the "fine while drowning" experience. And she proves that emotional availability isn't a badge—it's messy, daily practice.Connect with Malisa Hepner here: empoweredwithmalisahepner.orgIf you've ever felt like you had it together on paper but were quietly unraveling, this conversation offers tools, language, and a kinder map home.
Send us a textShigeko Ito, is an educator, mental health advocate, and author of THE POND BEYOND THE FOREST: Reflections on Childhood Trauma & Motherhood. She grew up in Japan and immigrated to America in her twenties to pursue higher education, earning a PhD in Education from Stanford University. Drawing on cross-cultural experiences and academic expertise, she explores themes of trauma, resilience, and healing, with a particular focus on childhood emotional neglect, and severe and very scary mental health problems, including psychosis, as she struggled to recover from complex PTSD.For many years, she worked at a Montessori preschool in Seattle, Washington, where she lives with her husband of thirty years. Her articles have appeared on the CPTSD Foundation's blog and on the ADAA (Anxiety and Depression Association of America) website. Shigeko recognized a need for change in her life as a mother and was committed to breaking the cycle of intergenerational trauma and she shares how writing has helped her to understand and heal herself.Website: shigekoito.comFacebook: facebook.com/shigekoitomemoirInstagram: instagram.com/shigekochakoitoLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/shigekoito-memoirTwitter/X: x.com/ShigekoChakoItoBluesky: bsky.app/profile/shigekoito.bsky.socialRecoverycast: Mental Health & Addiction Recovery StoriesReal talk, real recovery, actually entertaining. Find Recoverycast now.Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the show
Breaking The Chains of a 15-Year Addiction with Ali Zansberg | The Hopeaholics PodcastIn this powerful and emotional episode of The Hopeaholics Podcast, Ali Zansberg opens up about her extraordinary journey through unimaginable pain, addiction, and transformation. From surviving childhood molestation and undergoing heart surgery at just thirteen to enduring years of misdiagnosis, psychiatric medications, and even electroconvulsive therapy, Ali's early life was marked by confusion and survival. Her struggles spiraled into addiction after a near-fatal bout with liver failure introduced her to opiates, setting off a decade-long battle with substance abuse, arrests, overdoses, and heartbreak. She speaks candidly about the darkness of meth psychosis, the devastating loss of her unborn child during withdrawal, and the torment of suicidal thoughts that followed. Despite it all, Ali's story takes a turn toward light—through sheer surrender, she finds recovery, purpose, and faith. Now living sober and helping others through her involvement in recovery communities, Ali's story is a raw and redemptive testament to resilience, hope, and the power of second chances.#thehopeaholics #redemption #recovery #AlcoholAddiction #AddictionRecovery #wedorecover #SobrietyJourney #MyStory #Hope #wedorecover #treatmentcenter #natalieevamarieJoin our patreon to get access to an EXTRA EPISODE every week of ‘Off the Record', exclusive content, a thriving recovery community, and opportunities to be featured on the podcast. https://patreon.com/TheHopeaholics Go to www.Wolfpak.com today and support our sponsors. Don't forget to use code: HOPEAHOLICSPODCAST for 10% off!Follow the Hopeaholics on our Socials:https://www.instagram.com/thehopeaholics https://linktr.ee/thehopeaholicsBuy Merch: https://thehopeaholics.myshopify.comVisit our Treatment Centers: https://www.hopebythesea.comIf you or a loved one needs help, please call or text 949-615-8588. We have the resources to treat mental health and addiction. Sponsored by the Infiniti Group LLC:https://www.infinitigroupllc.com Timestamps:00:03:01 - Childhood Trauma and Molestation Confession00:04:43 - Electroconvulsive Therapy and Misdiagnosis00:10:24 - Liver Failure and Introduction to Opiates00:13:10 - First Overdose and FBI Intervention00:20:04 - Back Surgery and Relapse into Addiction00:22:12 - Repeated Overdoses and Mother's Call About Burial00:24:08 - Meth Psychosis and Calling the Police on Herself00:25:03 - Court Scene with Police Dog Incident00:30:36 - Pregnancy and Miscarriage After Kratom Withdrawal00:31:46 - Suicidal Thoughts on Christmas00:35:03 - Domestic Abuse and Leaving the Relationship00:36:12 - Entering Sober Living and Starting True Recovery00:39:42 - Regaining Career and Purpose Through Sobriety00:40:56 - Describing Kratom Withdrawal as Worse Than Heroin
Pain isn't just in your body, it's in your brain. In this groundbreaking episode, Host Dave Asprey sits down with Dr. Daniel Amen to reveal how emotional and physical pain share the same neural circuits and how you can rewire them for relief, resilience, and longevity. You'll learn practical tools to break the “doom loop” of pain, restore neuroplasticity, and retrain your brain for calm, healing, and high performance. This is essentiallistening for anyone ready to stop managing pain and start hacking it. Watch this episode on YouTube for the full video experience: https://www.youtube.com/@DaveAspreyBPR The Washington Post called Dr. Daniel Amen the most popular psychiatrist in America. He is a former infantry medic and board certified child and adult psychiatrist who trained at the Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington, DC. He is the CEO and founder of Amen Clinics, with 11 locations nationwide and home to the world's largest brain imaging database for psychiatry with nearly 300,000 SPECT scans on patients from 155 countries. Dr. Amen is a 12 time New York Times bestselling author, including the books Change Your Brain, Change Your Life, Healing ADD, Memory Rescue, Raising Mentally Strong Kids, and The End of Mental Illness. He has published over 90 scientific articles and led groundbreaking brain imaging research on NFL players, childhood trauma, negativity bias, reversing brain aging, obesity and the brain, and predicting treatment responses. With over 10 million followers and multiple PBS specials, his mission is bold: to end mental illness by creating a revolution in brain health. His newest book Change Your Brain, Change Your Pain explores the neuroscience of pain and how to heal it through brain optimization and functional medicine. Host Dave Asprey and Dr. Amen uncover how suppressed emotions, inflammation, gut health, and mitochondrial function all influence pain and what you can do to reverse it using biohacking, functional medicine, and supplements. They explore how chronic pain rewires neural pathways, how to activate your brain's natural calming switch, and why techniques like hypnosis, red light therapy, rage journaling, and havening can restore balance to your nervous system. You'll also learn the surprising links between aspartame, Tylenol, and generational anxiety, and how to protect your mitochondria to optimize energy, metabolism, and emotional resilience. This episode delivers practical, science based tools for brain optimization, sleep optimization, neuroplasticity, and anti aging while connecting the dots between biohacking, psychology, and functional medicine to help you live smarter not harder. You'll Learn: • How emotional pain and physical pain run on the same brain circuits • Why suppressed rage can trigger chronic pain and how to release it • The link between inflammation, gut health, and brain suffering pathways • How supplements like saffron, curcumin, and omega 3s support pain relief and mood • Why red light therapy, hypnosis, and havening boost neuroplasticity and calm the nervous system • How environmental toxins, aspartame, and Tylenol disrupt mitochondria and increase pain • Simple daily habits to retrain your brain for resilience, optimism, and longevity Dave Asprey is a four-time New York Times bestselling author, founder of Bulletproof Coffee, and the father of biohacking. With over 1,000 interviews and 1 million monthly listeners, The Human Upgrade brings you the knowledge to take control of your biology, extend your longevity, and optimize every system in your body and mind. Each episode delivers cutting-edge insights in health, performance, neuroscience, supplements, nutrition, biohacking, emotional intelligence, and conscious living. New episodes are released every Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday (BONUS). Dave asks the questions no one else will and gives you real tools to become stronger, smarter, and more resilient. 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Leave an Amazon Rating or Review for my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy!Check out the full episode: https://greatness.lnk.to/1843"How many kids in our country are getting the emotional education they need to achieve their dreams in life?" - Dr. Marc BrackettDr. Marc Brackett was eleven years old when he finally told someone about the sexual abuse. His mother had a breakdown. His father grabbed a bat and went to kill the man. Then came the arrest, the court case, and the decision that would make everything worse: going on television to talk about it. Overnight, he became the kid nobody wanted their children near. Teachers whispered. Parents pulled their kids away. The bullying intensified. He was labeled damaged goods, living proof that some wounds mark you forever. But one summer, his Uncle Marvin asked him a question nobody else had bothered with: "How are you feeling?" They sat together working through emotional vocabulary, and Marc realized he couldn't name a single time he'd felt elated, but he could talk all day about feeling alienated. That conversation became the foundation for everything that followed.Years later, Marc saw "Emotional Intelligence" on the cover of Time Magazine and recognized his uncle's work from twenty years earlier. He pulled Uncle Marvin out of retirement, and they met at a Dunkin Donuts in Fort Lauderdale to build a curriculum that would eventually change how schools teach kids about emotions. Marc earned his PhD studying with the scientists who pioneered emotional intelligence research, got a fifth degree black belt in Hapkido, practiced Zen meditation, and spent three decades researching what it actually takes to heal. Now a professor at Yale (the same school that once rejected him), he's honest about what it required: an uncle who cared enough to ask, thirty years of dedicated study, martial arts discipline, and relentless inner work. Lewis and Marc dig into why accomplishing every goal on your list means nothing if you still don't feel enough, and how emotional education is the missing piece most people never get access to.Sign up for the Greatness newsletter: http://www.greatness.com/newsletter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
What happens when the people you depend on most dismiss your pain? Shigeko Ito grew up in Japan in an affluent but emotionally detached family, carrying an invisible loneliness that shaped her every step. At sixteen, she tasted what family could feel like during a summer with a nurturing American host family, but that contrast only deepened her existential crisis once she returned home. When a brother’s betrayal led her to wake up in a mental hospital, she began a long journey through silence, stigma, and survival. In this conversation, Shigeko shares how she slowly found her way toward healing, compassion, and truth telling. She also reflects on what it means to break generational cycles and how her memoir became both an act of defiance and a gift of service. What you’ll hear in this episode: How childhood neglect in a “perfect” family can quietly shape a child’s nervous system The life-altering moment of waking up in a mental hospital Why self compassion and storytelling became her path to resilience Listen, share, and subscribe at www.thelifeshiftpodcast.com/follow. For ad-free early access, join me on Patreon at www.patreon.com/thelifeshiftpodcast. Sign up for the newsletter and connect with me on social media for more stories that remind us we are not alone. Guest Bio Shigeko Ito is an educator, mental health advocate, and debut author of the memoir The Pond Beyond the Forest: Reflections on Childhood Trauma and Motherhood (She Writes Press). She grew up in Japan and immigrated to the United States in her twenties to pursue higher education, earning a PhD in Education from Stanford University. Drawing on her cross cultural experiences and academic expertise, she explores themes of trauma, resilience, and healing, with a particular focus on childhood emotional neglect. Shigeko lives in Seattle with her husband of thirty years. Learn more at shigekoito.com
Morgan Scafe joins me to recount her seven-year journey—beginning in high school—that started with abuse by her best friend's father and ended in his conviction for kidnapping and sexual abuse. Morgan was just eight years old when he assaulted her in the house on Carpenter Road in rural Michigan. After years of struggling with the trauma and its effects, a television program inspired her to speak out—slipping a note under the door of a high school teacher. By her twenties, he had been convicted of kidnapping and sexual abuse, and Morgan's path toward healing had begun. We talk about grooming, silence, and the freedom that comes—not just from a trial, but from reclaiming your voice.To buy Morgan's book:Carpenter Road: Sentenced to SilenceContact me at silverliningshandbookpod@gmail.comCheck out the Silver Linings Handbook website at:https://silverliningshandbook.com/Check out our Patreon to support the show at:https://www.patreon.com/thesilverliningshandbookJoin our Facebook Group at:https://www.facebook.com/groups/1361159947820623Visit the Silver Linings Handbook store to support the podcast at:https://www.bonfire.com/store/the-silver-linings-handbook-podcast-storeVisit The True Crime Times Substack at:https://truecrimemessenger.substack.comThe Silver Linings Handbook podcast is a part of the ART19 network. ART19 is a subsidiary of Wondery and Amazon Music.See the Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and the California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Childhood Trauma, Suicide Attempt, Profound Grief and Loss, and a Remarkable career with Lululemon, Gap, and Levi Strauss & Co. in-between. In this deeply moving episode of "How I Made It Through," host Bernadette Thompson sits down with Kathryn Henry, a spiritual seeker and business leader whose life journey is a testament to the power of resilience and transformation. Through raw personal storytelling, Kathryn shares her incredible story of overcoming childhood trauma, navigating the profound grief of losing her wife, Lisa, to cancer, and ultimately finding a path to self-realization and spiritual awakening.Kathryn's story is one of tragedy and triumph, illustrating how life's most challenging moments can lead to profound personal growth and spiritual enlightenment. She recounts her early struggles with childhood abuse, her journey through a Christian home, and the pivotal moments that shaped her understanding of spirituality. Kathryn also shares how she found solace and guidance in spiritual practices, leading her to a successful career in the corporate world and beyond.Throughout the episode, Kathryn and Bernadette explore themes of love, loss, and the enduring connections we share with those who have passed on. Kathryn's experiences with signs from Lisa after her passing offer a powerful testament to the spiritual connections that transcend the physical world.Join us for an inspiring conversation that delves into the depths of human resilience, the beauty of spiritual awakening, and the importance of finding meaning and purpose in life's challenges.Connect with Kathryn Henry: www.kathrynhenry.comKathryn's Book: “A Dime to Say I Love You ” Available at amazon : https://www.amazon.com/Dime-Say-Love-You-Spiritual/dp/B0F787W89LConnect with Bernadette: www.tellmeourstory.comBernadette@tellmeourstory.com**Chapter Markers:**- **[00:00] Introduction**- Bernadette introduces the podcast and welcomes Kathryn Henry, highlighting her background and achievements.- **[03:00] Kathryn's Early Life and Challenges**- Kathryn shares her experiences with childhood abuse and her time in a Christian home, setting the stage for her spiritual journey.- **[06:00] Spiritual Awakening and Personal Growth**- Discussion on how Kathryn's spiritual journey began, exploring different belief systems and finding tools for healing.- **[09:00] Love and Loss: Kathryn's Relationship with Lisa**- Kathryn talks about meeting Lisa, their life together, and the impact of Lisa's cancer diagnosis.- **[12:00] Coping with Grief and Finding Spiritual Connections**- Kathryn describes the spiritual connections she maintains with Lisa after her passing and the significance of signs and messages.- **[15:00] Overcoming Career Challenges and Finding Success**- Kathryn shares her unconventional path to a successful career and the lessons learned along the way.- **[18:00] Embracing Service and Helping Others**- Discussion on Kathryn's current endeavors, including mentoring and sound healing, and her commitment to service.**Resources:**- Kathryn Henry's Book: "A Dime to Say I Love You"- Information on sound healing and energy healing practices- Meditation and spiritual study resources**Call-to-Action:**Thank you for tuning in to this episode of "How I Made It Through." If Kathryn's story inspired you, please share this episode with friends and family who might benefit from her insights. Don't forget to subscribe to our podcast for more inspiring stories of resilience and transformation. Connect with us on social media to join the conversation and stay updated on future episodes. If you have a story you'd like to share or feedback on this episode, reach out to us through our website. Your journey matters, and we're here to support you every step of the way.
The Complexity of Anger and Forgiveness In this week's quick tips, I want to isolate a part of our conversation around anger. Here are 3 key takeaways from our powerful conversation with Patricia: - Healing is possible, regardless of circumstances: Patricia's story proves that even in the darkest moments, there's always hope for recovery and growth. - The importance of self-trust: Learning to listen to your inner wisdom can be a crucial step in breaking cycles of trauma and abuse. - Unlearning is as important as learning: Sometimes, the key to personal growth lies in letting go of old patterns and beliefs. This episode is a must-listen for those seeking inspiration, healing, or a deeper understanding of trauma recovery. Follow the podcast: Listen on Apple Podcasts (link: https://apple.co/3s1YH7h) Listen on iHeart (link: https://ihr.fm/3MEY7FM) Listen on Spotify (Link: https://spoti.fi/3yMmQCE) Connect with Mathew Blades: Twitter - twitter.com/MathewBlades Instagram - instagram.com/MathewBladesmedia/ Facebook - facebook.com/mathewbladesmedia/ Website - learnfrompeoplewholivedit.com/ Additional Credits: LFPWLI is managed by IMS LLC A note from our partner, Better Than Bitter: Divorce isn't just a life transition - it's a full-blown identity shift. One day, you're a partner, a parent, and a planner for the future. The next? You're staring at paperwork, lawyer fees, and the overwhelming question: ‘What now?' I know it's hard. That's why we've created these courses - to give you courage, clarity, communication tools, and the support you need to move forward with confidence (and maybe even a little hope)! This program will pay for itself by helping you save thousands in legal fees and emotional stress! Hit these links to sign up today. Premium 5-Step Game Plan Course w/ Chat Coaching https://tanialeichliter.ontralink.com/t?orid=1049&opid=7 Standard Course 5-Step Game Plan Course https://tanialeichliter.ontralink.com/t?orid=1049&opid=8
Have you ever felt as though you were caught in a repetitive cycle with someone, whether in a relationship, friendship, or with a loved one? Determining when to move on can be challenging, and for many, it may take years to realize that engaging with certain individuals was not in their best interest. Often, despite hoping for different outcomes, the situation remains unchanged.In this episode, my guest Shawn and I will discuss the topic of "Closing the Window That Hurts You." Many people have experienced leaving themselves vulnerable to those who ultimately did not contribute positively to their lives. We invite you to join us for another insightful program.Another great show!Send us a textMen Speaking Out...Talking to reveal, not conceal! menspeakingout.com
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In this powerful episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, we welcome Kath Essing, author of The Courage to Speak Your Truth. Kath shares her journey from silence to advocacy after surviving childhood sexual abuse. We discuss why reclaiming your voice is essential for healing, the complexities of sharing your story, and the critical gaps in current support systems and justice processes. Kath offers honest reflections on what helped her heal, the unexpected challenges she faced, and practical advice for both survivors and supporters. If you or someone you know is navigating the path from trauma to empowerment, this conversation is not to be missed. About Kath Essing:Kath Essing is a survivor, author, and advocate whose memoir The Courage to Speak Your Truth calls on women and allies to break free from the silence surrounding childhood sexual abuse. Through her personal story and advocacy, Kath is working to reform outdated systems and empower others to reclaim their stories and their strength. Key Takeaways: The act of speaking out can be healing but also complex and risky without the right support. Supporters should focus on listening, believing, and holding space rather than offering quick solutions. Systemic changes are urgently needed in healthcare, education, and justice to better support survivors. Healing is a non-linear journey, often starting with private reflection before public advocacy. Writing can be a powerful first step toward processing trauma and reclaiming your voice. Connect with Kath: Website: www.bespeak.au Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn: Links available on her website Book: The Courage to Speak Your Truth (available on Amazon) Want to be a guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life? DM on PM - Send me a message on PodMatch DM Me Here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/avik Tune to all our 15 podcasts: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-network/healthymindbyavik Subscribe To Newsletter: https://healthymindbyavik.substack.com/ Join Community: https://nas.io/healthymind Stay Tuned And Follow Us!YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@healthymind-healthylifeInstagram – https://www.instagram.com/healthyminds.podThreads – https://www.threads.net/@healthyminds.podFacebook – https://www.facebook.com/podcast.healthymindLinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/reemachatterjee/ | https://www.linkedin.com/in/avikchakrabortypodcaster #podmatch #healthymind #healthymindbyavik #wellness
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Dive into an unfiltered exploration of the human spirit's unbreakable resilience in this riveting episode of the Chris Thrall Podcast, where host Chris Thrall—former Royal Marines Commando and survivor of unimaginable trauma—sits down with Licensed Professional Counselor Tanya Stolfa. With over two decades of frontline expertise, Tanya unveils the transformative power of evidence-based therapies in conquering PTSD, anxiety, and depression, offering raw insights for youth, adults, and families battling these silent storms. Socials instagram.com/chris.thrall youtube.com/christhrall facebook.com/christhrall christhrall.com Support the podcast at: patreon.com/christhrall (£2 per month plus perks) gofundme.com/christhrall paypal.me/teamthrall Our uncensored content: christhrall.locals.com Mailing list: christhrall.com/mailing-list/ Life Coaching: christhrall.com/coach/
In this powerful episode of Mindset Mastery Moments, host Dr. Alisa Whyte sits down with transformational speaker and bestselling author Melissa Osorio. Together, they explore the profound impact of trauma and the transformative journey to healing through resilience and innovative therapies like ayahuasca.Melissa opens up about her experiences overcoming childhood trauma, emotional detachment, and self-doubt—offering hope, honesty, and inspiration to anyone who has ever carried pain in silence. Through vulnerability and memory, Melissa reveals how we can reclaim our stories, rediscover purpose, and step into authentic healing.Whether you're navigating your own trauma or supporting someone on their journey, this episode reminds us all that resilience isn't just about surviving — it's about rising stronger and creating a life filled with meaning and peace.
#187 - A childhood marked by chaos. A career built on service. And a second act shaped by faith, language, and a blank page. Jake sits down with Ken Webb to trace a life that refuses to settle for mere existence—from praying his way through a turbulent home to leading across Kosovo, Iraq, Afghanistan, and beyond.Ken opens up about how his grandparents' steady love and a lived-in faith helped him endure abuse and instability, and how those early lessons informed three decades in the Army Reserve. We walk through his pivot from military police to intelligence, the realities of early Iraq deployments, the nuance of embassy duty in Baghdad, and the complexity of retiring when your identity is wrapped in a uniform. Ken shares why he turned down comfortable contracts, chose Miraflores in Lima, and made Spanish class and the gym his new daily discipline.We also dig into his debut novel, Trapped in Deception, a work of fiction threaded with real messages and real emotions. The story explores gaslighting, misplaced trust, and moral courage through a protagonist who—like Ken—keeps moving forward even when life tilts sideways. Along the way, Ken reframes adventure: not cliffs and bravado, but consistent growth, honest discomfort, and choices that expand your life. If you're wrestling with what comes after a big chapter ends, or wondering how to trade drift for direction, this conversation offers practical hope and hard-won insight.Listen, share with a friend who needs courage today, and if the story speaks to you, leave a quick rating or review. It helps more curious, purpose-driven listeners find the show.To learn more about Ken and his first novel check out kenwebb69.com.Want to be a guest on Journey with Jake? Send me a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/journeywithjake Visit LandPirate.com to get your gear that has you, the adventurer, in mind. Use the code "Journey with Jake" to get an additional 15% off at check out. Visit geneticinsights.co and use the code "DISCOVER25" to enjoy a sweet 25% off your first purchase.
Spooky season special! Theo Harvey & Mr. Benja trade the Halloween scares that scarred them—The Thing, Poltergeist, Predator, The Exorcist, Tremors—plus church horror, Gen X Black trauma, and why social-horror like Get Out & Them still haunts us. Cozy jump-scares, real-life dread, and a wild “Primate” trailer chat.00:00 Introduction to Show Versus Business00:11 Childhood Traumas and Scary Movies01:29 Religious Upbringing and Horror03:17 Horror's Enduring Popularity05:15 Personal Experiences with Horror Films07:52 The Thing and Body Horror11:34 Poltergeist and Childhood Fears16:54 Predator and Invisible Fears20:19 The Exorcist and Religious Horror25:24 Tremors and Underground Terrors29:54 Rosemary's Baby and Personal Inspiration34:39 Jordan Peele's Impact on Horror36:16 The TV Show 'Them' and Black Trauma36:50 Modern Fears in Horror40:06 The Struggles of Upward Mobility43:26 James Gunn and the DCU52:52 Trailer Reactions: Primate01:04:13 Wrapping Up and Final ThoughtsYouTube Video: https://youtu.be/adgHj0XtcVc#Halloween #HorrorMovies #SpookySeason #GenX #BlackPodcast #GetOut #TheThing #Podcast----------Show vs. Business is your weekly take on Pop Culture from two very different perspectives. Your hosts Theo and Mr. Benja provide all the relevant info to get your week started right.Looking to start your own podcast ? The guys give their equipment google list recommendation that is updated often Sign up - https://www.showvsbusiness.com/----------Follow us on Instagram - https://instagram.com/show_vs_businessFollow us on Twitter - https://twitter.com/showvsbusinessLike us on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ShowVsBusinessSubscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuwni8la5WRGj25uqjbRwdQ/featuredFollow Theo on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@therealtheoharvey Follow Mr.Benja on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BenjaminJohnsonakaMrBenja --------
1. Childhood Trauma and Theatrical Beginnings Scott Eyman Charlie Chaplin versus America: When Art, Sex, and Politics Collided The discussion focuses on Chaplin's traumatic Victorian childhood, particularly the haunting memory of receiving only an orange for Christmas at the Lambeth Workhouse. His father died of alcoholism, and his mother struggled with mental illness. Chaplin's brother, Sydney, took charge of young Charlie and eventually secured him a job with the famous Fred Carno comedy company, launching Chaplin's theatrical career. 1915
Childhood trauma can turn into CPTSD which has pervasive symptoms throughout your life, but you can learn to heal from childhood trauma. Learn the skills to Regulate your Emotions, join the membership: https://courses.therapyinanutshell.com/membership Emotional Flashbacks video: https://youtu.be/oVLHysMGi8o?si=oJZy76o957LNranw Relationships after Childhood Trauma: Coming soon Complex PTSD: From Surviving to Thriving by Pete Walker is a compassionate, practical guide for understanding and healing childhood trauma, CPTSD, and complex trauma. Walker explains how chronic abuse or neglect in childhood wires the nervous system for danger, leading to symptoms like emotional flashbacks, toxic shame, harsh inner critic attacks, and difficulty with boundaries. He introduces the 4F survival responses—fight, flight, freeze, and fawn—showing how they develop as protective adaptations to childhood trauma but can block healthy adult relationships. Healing, he says, begins with recognizing emotional flashbacks, shrinking the inner critic, and practicing self-compassion through “reparenting” the inner child. Walker emphasizes building healthy boundaries, grieving childhood losses, and replacing self-abandonment with self-protection. His approach blends psychoeducation, practical tools, and validation, empowering survivors to reclaim self-worth, safety, and connection. Ultimately, the book offers a hopeful roadmap for healing complex trauma—moving from a life shaped by survival to one grounded in presence, love, and resilience. Looking for affordable online counseling? My sponsor, BetterHelp, connects you to a licensed professional from the comfort of your own home. Try it now for 10% off your first month: https://betterhelp.com/therapyinanutshell Learn more in one of my in-depth mental health courses: https://courses.therapyinanutshell.com Support my mission on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/therapyinanutshell Sign up for my newsletter: https://www.therapyinanutshell.com Check out my favorite self-help books: https://kit.co/TherapyinaNutshell/best-self-help-books Therapy in a Nutshell and the information provided by Emma McAdam are solely intended for informational and entertainment purposes and are not a substitute for advice, diagnosis, or treatment regarding medical or mental health conditions. Although Emma McAdam is a licensed marriage and family therapist, the views expressed on this site or any related content should not be taken for medical or psychiatric advice. Always consult your physician before making any decisions related to your physical or mental health. In therapy I use a combination of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Systems Theory, positive psychology, and a bio-psycho-social approach to treating mental illness and other challenges we all face in life. The ideas from my videos are frequently adapted from multiple sources. Many of them come from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, especially the work of Steven Hayes, Jason Luoma, and Russ Harris. The sections on stress and the mind-body connection derive from the work of Stephen Porges (the Polyvagal theory), Peter Levine (Somatic Experiencing) Francine Shapiro (EMDR), and Bessel Van Der Kolk. I also rely heavily on the work of the Arbinger Institute for my overall understanding of our ability to choose our life's direction. And deeper than all of that, the Gospel of Jesus Christ orients my personal worldview and sense of security, peace, hope, and love https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/comeuntochrist/believe If you are in crisis, please contact the National Suicide Prevention Hotline at https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org or 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or your local emergency services. Copyright Therapy in a Nutshell, LLC
It's been a minute, but we're back — refreshed, real, and ready to talk. In this episode, “The Weight We Carry: How Childhood Trauma Shapes Who We Become,” Nicholas and I dive deep into how our early experiences can quietly shape the way we love, lead, and live as adults.We talk about the invisible weight so many of us carry — the pain, the lessons, and the strength that comes from healing. This one's for anyone who's ever looked back on their past and realized just how much it still echoes today.Grab a drink, settle in, and let's have a real conversation.
*Content Warning: distressing themes, self-harm, rape, substance abuse, substance use disorder, child abuse, verbal abuse, mental abuse, physical abuse, institutional abuse, childhood sexual abuse, sexual abuse, suicidal ideation, death, and suicide. *Free + Confidential Resources + Safety Tips: somethingwaswrong.com/resources Snag your ticket for the live Home for the Holidays event here: https://events.humanitix.com/swwxtgi Check out our brand new SWW Sticker Shop!: https://brokencyclemedia.com/sticker-shop *SWW S23 Theme Song & Artwork: The S24 cover art is by the Amazing Sara Stewart Follow Something Was Wrong: Website: somethingwaswrong.com IG: instagram.com/somethingwaswrongpodcast TikTok: tiktok.com/@somethingwaswrongpodcast Follow Tiffany Reese: Website: tiffanyreese.me IG: instagram.com/lookieboo *Sources Deseret News, and Amy Joi Bryson. “Teen Facility Targets Suicide Prevention.” Deseret News, Deseret News, 14 Jan. 2024, www.deseret.com/2004/7/30/19842793/teen-facility-targets-suicide-prevention Fuchs, David. “Utah Has Seen Abuse in ‘troubled Teen' Programs for Decades. Now, Momentum Slowly Builds for Change.” KUER, KUER, 24 Mar. 2021, www.kuer.org/health-science-environment/2020-12-17/utah-has-seen-abuse-in-troubled-teen-programs-for-decades-now-momentum-slowly-builds-for-change Institute of Medicine (US) Committee on Pathophysiology and Prevention of Adolescent and Adult Suicide; Goldsmith SK, Pellmar TC, Kleinman AM, et al., editors. Reducing Suicide: A National Imperative. Washington (DC): National Academies Press (US); 2002. 5, Childhood Trauma. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK220932/ Kubler, Katherine, creator and director. The Program: Cons, Cults and Kidnapping. Netflix, 2024 https://www.imdb.com/title/tt31183637/ Lopez-Castroman, Jorge et al. “Early childhood sexual abuse increases suicidal intent.” World psychiatry : official journal of the World Psychiatric Association (WPA) vol. 12,2 (2013): 149-54. doi:10.1002/wps.20039 https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3683267/ Myers et al v. Dr. Phil Organization et al, No. 1:2014CV00007 - Document 77 (D. Utah 2015) :: Justia, law.justia.com/cases/federal/district-courts/utah/utdce/1:2014cv00007/91862/77/ Reavy, Pat. “Family Sues Dr. Phil, Utah Treatment Center.” Deseret News, Deseret News, 28 Dec. 2023, www.deseret.com/2014/1/29/20534024/family-sues-dr-phil-utah-treatment-center/
In this episode of the Sober Motivation Podcast, Emily joins the show to share her powerful story of growing up with alcoholic parents, her own struggles with addiction, and the journey to sobriety. Emily recounts her move to Texas, feelings of disconnection, and major life challenges, including an unplanned pregnancy and battling an eating disorder. We explore Emily's slow, nonlinear path of recovery after decades of chronic relapse, twenty institutions, a DUI with her child in the car, and ongoing neurological damage from alcohol use—all while mothering four children. She discusses her multiple stints in rehab and what led her to get sober again in 2016. Emily also speaks about her memoir, 'Wife, Mother, Drunk,' which explores her family's generational trauma, her personal experiences, and her path to healing and understanding. Sober Motivation Community: https://sobermotivation.mn.co Support the Show here: https://buymeacoffee.com/sobermotivation Connect with Emily on IG here: https://www.instagram.com/emilyredondo_author/
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Not all trauma screams. Some whispers.And those quiet wounds—the ones wrapped in politeness, performance, and perfectionism—shape far more lives than we realize.In this episode, Denise explores the unseen impact of subtle childhood trauma: how emotional underfeeding turns into adult overfunctioning, and why high-achieving, self-aware people often feel disconnected, numb, or “fine” but never fulfilled. If you've ever wondered why peace feels foreign or stillness feels wrong, this conversation will name what's been missing—and what healing really looks like.
Shigeko Ito joins Let's Talk Memoir for a conversation about the lasting impact of childhood emotional neglect, how invisible trauma can manifest in adult life, fragmented memories, facing a fierce inner critic, accepting limits, growing as a person and as a writer, when the back story feels as important and relevant as the front story, the often chaotic experience of managing lots of material, becoming more compassionate, the healing power of storytelling, the generational trauma we inherit, using our experience to help others, and her new memoir The Pond Beyond the Forest: Reflections on Childhood Trauma and Motherhood. Also in this episode: -not giving up -our authentic selves -viewing our work from a larger picture Books mentioned in this episode: -Writing Without a Parachute:The Art of Freefall by Barbara Turner-Vesselago -Writing Down the Bones by Natalie Goldberg -The Art of Memoir by Mary Karr -Old Friend from Far Away by Natalie Goldberg -Your Life as Story by Tristine Rainer -Immersion and Emotion: The Two Pillars of Storytelling by Michelle Barker Shigeko Ito is an author, educator, and mental health advocate in Seattle who grew up in Japan and immigrated to the United States in her early twenties to pursue higher education. She holds an MEd in early childhood education with an integrated Montessori teaching credential from the College of Notre Dame in Belmont, California, and a PhD in Education from Stanford University. Her articles have appeared on the CPTSD Foundation's blog and on the ADAA (Anxiety and Depression Association of America) website. She has spent many years teaching at a Montessori preschool in Seattle, where she lives with her husband of thirty years. Her new memoir is The Pond Beyond the Forest: Reflections on Childhood Trauma and Motherhood. Connect with Shigeko: Website: shigekoito.com Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/shigekoitomemoir Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/shigekochakoito LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shigekoito-memoir Twitter/X: x.com/ShigekoChakoIto Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/shigekoito.bsky.social The Pond Beyond the Forest: Reflections on Childhood Trauma and Motherhood is available at major retailers such as Amazon, Barnes &; Noble, and Apple Books. However, the official purchase link is: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/The-Pond-Beyond-the-Forest/Shigeko-Ito/9781647429805 – Ronit's writing has appeared in The Atlantic, The Rumpus, The New York Times, Poets & Writers, The Iowa Review, Hippocampus, The Washington Post, Writer's Digest, American Literary Review, and elsewhere. Her memoir WHEN SHE COMES BACK about the loss of her mother to the guru Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh and their eventual reconciliation was named Finalist in the 2021 Housatonic Awards Awards, the 2021 Indie Excellence Awards, and was a 2021 Book Riot Best True Crime Book. Her short story collection HOME IS A MADE-UP PLACE won Hidden River Arts' 2020 Eludia Award and the 2023 Page Turner Awards for Short Stories. She earned an MFA in Nonfiction Writing at Pacific University, is Creative Nonfiction Editor at The Citron Review, and teaches memoir through the University of Washington's Online Continuum Program and also independently. She launched Let's Talk Memoir in 2022, lives in Seattle with her family of people and dogs, and is at work on her next book. More about Ronit: https://ronitplank.com Subscribe to Ronit's Substack: https://substack.com/@ronitplank Follow Ronit: https://www.instagram.com/ronitplank/ https://www.facebook.com/RonitPlank https://bsky.app/profile/ronitplank.bsky.social Background photo credit: Photo by Patrick Tomasso on Unsplash Headshot photo credit: Sarah Anne Photography Theme music: Isaac Joel, Dead Moll's Fingers
Ep. 146 Is heightened intuition a gift or a trauma response? Why is it stronger for some than others, and what is the science behind why some people have ‘psychic' abilities? Laura Day, world-renowned intuitive and bestselling author of Practical Intuition and her new book The Prism, is diving into why our unique childhood experiences & ‘wounds' can determine the ways in which our intuition may express as an adult. Laura grew up in a chaotic home affected by suicide, manic depression, and narcissism, effectively raising her siblings alone, and is sharing how her beginning actually became the portal to discovering her intuitive gifts. She breaks down the important difference between intuition and wisdom, and why intuition can be both a superpower and a stumbling block depending on how we develop it. HERE'S THE JUICE - Breaking down how she developed her gift for intuition through trauma, highlighting how many of our childhoods are prone to trauma due to lack of power - Laura shares her early life experiences – coming from three generations of physicians, and how that gave her a data-driven approach to intuition - Why the very things that challenged us most often become our points of greatest strength and tangible steps to identify our challenges and take small steps to create the life we want - The importance of avoiding the trap of constantly trying to “change yourself” and instead approaching the mind as a mechanical system that may only need a small change - The crucial difference between intuition and wisdom - Why intuition is a double-edged sword and when we should and shouldn't listen to it TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Laura speaking on Gift and trauma of intuition 03:09 Laura Day's Story 09:24 The science behind intuition 15:38 The role of trauma in intuition 22:09 The mechanics of change and the importance of small changes 29:32 Understanding intuition and its limits 35:30 Empowered realistic thinking 36:21 Navigating self-perception and growth 40:07 The power of reparenting and healing 51:47 Understanding ergo centers and intuition 01:05:02 Setting goals and embracing change MY MUSIC IS OFFICIALLY OUT NOW ⭐️❤️
In this week's Sunday live, we dive deep into critical issues facing Christians today—from childhood trauma and relationship fears to passive husbands, roommate syndrome in marriage, and questions about healing and miracles. We continue a Bible study on the book of 1 John 5, addressing that Sin is Not Who You Are! Q&A Topics Covered: […]
*Content Warning: distressing themes, suicide, death, substance use disorder, drug use, sexual assault of a child, institutional child abuse, violence, childhood abuse. *Free + Confidential Resources + Safety Tips: somethingwaswrong.com/resources Snag your ticket for the live Home for the Holidays event here: https://events.humanitix.com/swwxtgi Check out our brand new SWW Sticker Shop!: https://brokencyclemedia.com/sticker-shop *SWW S23 Theme Song & Artwork: The S24 cover art is by the Amazing Sara Stewart Follow Something Was Wrong: Website: somethingwaswrong.com IG: instagram.com/somethingwaswrongpodcast TikTok: tiktok.com/@somethingwaswrongpodcast Follow Tiffany Reese: Website: tiffanyreese.me IG: instagram.com/lookieboo *Sources Easton, Scott D et al. “Suicide attempts among men with histories of child sexual abuse: examining abuse severity, mental health, and masculine norms.” Child abuse & neglect vol. 37,6 (2013): 380-7. doi:10.1016/j.chiabu.2012.11.007 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23313078/ Institute of Medicine (US) Committee on Pathophysiology and Prevention of Adolescent and Adult Suicide; Goldsmith SK, Pellmar TC, Kleinman AM, et al., editors. Reducing Suicide: A National Imperative. Washington (DC): National Academies Press (US); 2002. 5, Childhood Trauma. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK220932/ Kubler, Katherine, creator and director. The Program: Cons, Cults and Kidnapping. Netflix, 2024 https://www.imdb.com/title/tt31183637/ Lopez-Castroman, Jorge et al. “Early childhood sexual abuse increases suicidal intent.” World psychiatry : official journal of the World Psychiatric Association (WPA) vol. 12,2 (2013): 149-54. doi:10.1002/wps.20039 https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3683267/
This episode explores how growing up with a narcissistic or emotionally immature parent can distort your perception of yourself, others, and your worth, and how to reclaim it. Instead of fixating on the parent, we look at the damage that lingers and the path to undo it.Learn why triggers around work, relationships, and self-doubt aren't personality flaws—they're leftover survival responses from childhood. Patrick shares vulnerable personal stories about being cast as “the dumb one” and how those old narratives showed up in adulthood, even during success.Topics include:How narcissistic parents damage a child's perceptionThe impact on self-worth, identity, and intimacyHypervigilance, projection, and feeling “in trouble” for existingThree powerful recovery tools:Protecting your inner childWriting a truth statementGiving back what was never yours to carryYou'll walk away with practical exercises to shift perception, stop living in fear, and reclaim a sense of self that was always yours.-----------------------------Workbook Chapters1 — How to Get Your Inner Adult in Place … 122 — The Built-In Forgetter (Codependency) … 273 — Honoring Our Trauma Responses & Coping Strategies … 384 — Overcoming Magical Thinking … 515 — The Feeling of Being "In Trouble"… 636 — How to Stop Anticipating Criticism … 747 — Childhood Trauma & Physical Energy Issues … 848 — Depression Related to Childhood Trauma … 979 — Processing Childhood Emotional Neglect (The Things That Didn't Happen)… 10710 - Processing Childhood Enmeshment with an Emotionally Immature Parent …11811 - Processing Childhood Trauma-Related Grief … 13112 - Processing Guilt: Recognizing the Family History Before Low or No Contact … 14313 - How to Recover from a Narcissistic Parent … 153Journal PromptsJournal Prompt #1: How did self-worth get twisted?How did your narcissistic parent create damage around your self-worth and how you perceive yourself?Write a list of ten experiences about lost self-worth due to that parent.ExamplesThat Christmas when my mother made me stand up in front of the entire extended family while she berated me about why I didn't get any gifts.My father would take any achievement I had and one-up me. I gave up on having self-worth because he was the focus.Journal Prompt #2: Who did they say you are?Write several paragraphs about your struggle with a healthy sense of self and how the narcissistic parent contributed to a poor sense of self. Who did your parents say you were, either through protection, neglect, or supply?ExampleI've always guessed at what I like or who I am. My mother had these twisted ideas, or fantasies, that I was going to become an entrepreneur and live a fabulous life in support of her. Did I want that? What even is that? What I know now is if she had a child who was a rich genius, she could have supply and validation—she could tell her friends she raised an entrepreneur. Of course I don't know who I am.Access the workbook herePatrickteahan.com/workbookKeywords: narcissistic parent recovery, childhood trauma, perception wounds, inner child healing, self-worth repair, intimacy triggers, emotional abuse healing, trauma recovery toolsJoin the Monthly Healing Community Membership
How to have healthy relationships after CPTSD or Childhood Trauma. Learn the skills to Regulate your Emotions, join the membership: https://courses.therapyinanutshell.com/membership You can learn how to build healthy relationships after childhood trauma or CPTSD. Today we talk with Anna Runkle, creator of Crappy Childhood Fairy about how to work through relationships when you desperately need people but you're tired of being hurt. Looking for affordable online counseling? My sponsor, BetterHelp, connects you to a licensed professional from the comfort of your own home. Try it now for 10% off your first month: https://betterhelp.com/therapyinanutshell Learn more in one of my in-depth mental health courses: https://courses.therapyinanutshell.com Support my mission on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/therapyinanutshell Sign up for my newsletter: https://www.therapyinanutshell.com Check out my favorite self-help books: https://kit.co/TherapyinaNutshell/best-self-help-books Therapy in a Nutshell and the information provided by Emma McAdam are solely intended for informational and entertainment purposes and are not a substitute for advice, diagnosis, or treatment regarding medical or mental health conditions. Although Emma McAdam is a licensed marriage and family therapist, the views expressed on this site or any related content should not be taken for medical or psychiatric advice. Always consult your physician before making any decisions related to your physical or mental health. In therapy I use a combination of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Systems Theory, positive psychology, and a bio-psycho-social approach to treating mental illness and other challenges we all face in life. The ideas from my videos are frequently adapted from multiple sources. Many of them come from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, especially the work of Steven Hayes, Jason Luoma, and Russ Harris. The sections on stress and the mind-body connection derive from the work of Stephen Porges (the Polyvagal theory), Peter Levine (Somatic Experiencing) Francine Shapiro (EMDR), and Bessel Van Der Kolk. I also rely heavily on the work of the Arbinger Institute for my overall understanding of our ability to choose our life's direction. And deeper than all of that, the Gospel of Jesus Christ orients my personal worldview and sense of security, peace, hope, and love https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/comeuntochrist/believe If you are in crisis, please contact the National Suicide Prevention Hotline at https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org or 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or your local emergency services. Copyright Therapy in a Nutshell, LLC
Moms Moving On: Navigating Divorce, Single Motherhood & Co-Parenting.
What happens to a child's nervous system when they experience divorce, conflict, or emotional disconnection? In this powerful episode, Michelle Dempsey-Multack sits down with Dr. Sasha Racy, an early childhood trauma expert, to explore how attachment, safety, and co-parenting dynamics shape a child's emotional world. Together, they unpack what truly causes trauma, and why it's not the divorce itself, but the absence of safety and repair that leaves lasting scars. If you're a parent navigating separation, co-parenting challenges, or simply striving to raise emotionally secure children, this conversation will help you understand how to nurture resilience, connection, and calm, starting with yourself. What You'll Learn: The difference between trauma and traumatic events, and how your child's body defines the difference Why a child's sense of safety is the single greatest predictor of emotional well-being after divorce How one stable, emotionally regulated caregiver can offset chaos from the other parent The science behind rupture and repair, and how parents can rebuild emotional trust Why co-parenting dynamics often trigger old wounds, and how to model emotional balance for your kids Episode Highlights: 00:00 – Why early attachment shapes lifelong emotional patterns 04:22 – What trauma really is, and why it lives in the body, not the event 09:40 – How caregivers teach the nervous system safety or fear 14:58 – Divorce vs. conflict: what really impacts your child's well-being 20:31 – The myth of the “resilient child” and how to build true emotional safety 26:47 – The power of one stable parent: creating a foundation of calm 33:04 – How to help kids navigate loyalty binds and co-parenting tension 39:50 – Repairing ruptures and teaching your child emotional regulation Meet the Guest: Dr. Sasha Racy is a licensed early childhood trauma therapist and educator with over a decade of experience working with children and families. His research and clinical work focus on how attachment, regulation, and caregiver dynamics shape emotional health from birth through adolescence. Known for his compassionate, no-nonsense approach, Dr. Racy helps parents understand how to create emotional safety even in the face of conflict and change. Tools, Frameworks, or Strategies Mentioned: The Bigger, Stronger, Wiser, and Kind Model – A framework for emotionally attuned parenting Rupture and Repair – How emotional breaks, when properly addressed, strengthen connection Somatic Awareness Practices – Helping children and parents regulate through body-based awareness The “One Good Enough Parent” Principle – The protective power of one stable caregiver Closing Insight: “Safety is the foundation of resilience. Your child doesn't need two perfect parents; they need one emotionally regulated parent who can model calm, love, and connection even in chaos.” – Dr. Sasha Racy Join The Moving On Collective! A safe, judgment-free support group experience for divorced and divorcing parents: https://bit.ly/MichelleCommunity Learn from Michelle how to navigate divorce & co-parenting: https://bit.ly/MDMPodStore Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TheMichelleDempsey Website - https://michelledempsey.com/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/michelle645 TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@themichelledempsey1 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mldempsey/ LINK TO TRANSCRIPT: https://transcripts/moving-on-method-ep267-healing-after-divorce Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Let's dive into how to feel safe again after Childhood Trauma, aka CPTSD, Complex PTSD, using a somatic and polyvagal lens. Learn the skills to Regulate your Emotions, join the membership: https://courses.therapyinanutshell.com/membership Check out Dr. Schwartz' online course here- Strengthen Vagal Tone & Transform Trauma Through Somatic Practices & Spiritual Integration | Upcoming 6 month Immersion Course | Begins 11/11/25 : https://shiftnetwork.isrefer.com/go/rnshrEM/a27571/ Building Nervous system resilience- Free webinar: https://shiftnetwork.isrefer.com/go/nshrEM/a27571/ In this conversation, I talk with Dr. Arielle Schwartz about polyvagal theory and how it helps us understand trauma and rebuild a sense of safety. We dive into how the vagus nerve shapes our responses to safety and threat, and how complex PTSD from early developmental trauma impacts the nervous system. We also explore why social connection is a biological necessity and how co-regulation helps us heal. Looking for affordable online counseling? My sponsor, BetterHelp, connects you to a licensed professional from the comfort of your own home. Try it now for 10% off your first month: https://betterhelp.com/therapyinanutshell Learn more in one of my in-depth mental health courses: https://courses.therapyinanutshell.com Support my mission on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/therapyinanutshell Sign up for my newsletter: https://www.therapyinanutshell.com Check out my favorite self-help books: https://kit.co/TherapyinaNutshell/best-self-help-books Therapy in a Nutshell and the information provided by Emma McAdam are solely intended for informational and entertainment purposes and are not a substitute for advice, diagnosis, or treatment regarding medical or mental health conditions. Although Emma McAdam is a licensed marriage and family therapist, the views expressed on this site or any related content should not be taken for medical or psychiatric advice. Always consult your physician before making any decisions related to your physical or mental health. In therapy I use a combination of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Systems Theory, positive psychology, and a bio-psycho-social approach to treating mental illness and other challenges we all face in life. The ideas from my videos are frequently adapted from multiple sources. Many of them come from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, especially the work of Steven Hayes, Jason Luoma, and Russ Harris. The sections on stress and the mind-body connection derive from the work of Stephen Porges (the Polyvagal theory), Peter Levine (Somatic Experiencing) Francine Shapiro (EMDR), and Bessel Van Der Kolk. I also rely heavily on the work of the Arbinger Institute for my overall understanding of our ability to choose our life's direction. And deeper than all of that, the Gospel of Jesus Christ orients my personal worldview and sense of security, peace, hope, and love https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/comeuntochrist/believe If you are in crisis, please contact the National Suicide Prevention Hotline at https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org or 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or your local emergency services. Copyright Therapy in a Nutshell, LLC
In today's episode, Gina interviews Anna Runkle, the Crappy Childhood Fairy! Anna reveals much about her often traumatic life history and shares some of her most helpful tools for re-regulating the nervous system to find more peace and calm. Finding stability for our brain and nervous system now can have a substantial effect on our life both now and into the future. Listen in for Anna's interesting story and invaluable advice, find more peace and calm today!Please visit our Sponsor Page to find all the links and codes for our awesome sponsors!https://www.theanxietycoachespodcast.com/sponsors/ Thank you for supporting The Anxiety Coaches Podcast. FREE MUST-HAVE RESOURCE FOR Calming Your Anxious Mind10-Minute Body-Scan Meditation for Anxiety Anxiety Coaches Podcast Group Coaching linkACPGroupCoaching.comTo learn more, go to:Website https://www.theanxietycoachespodcast.comJoin our Group Coaching Full or Mini Membership ProgramLearn more about our One-on-One Coaching What is anxiety? Find even more peace and calm with our Supercast premium access membership:For $5 a month, all episodes are ad-free! https://anxietycoaches.supercast.com/Here's what's included for $5/month:❤ New Ad-Free episodes every Sunday and Wednesday❤ Access to the entire Ad-free back-catalog with over 600 episodes❤ Premium meditations recorded with you in mind❤ And more fun surprises along the way!All this in your favorite podcast app!Chapters0:26 Introduction to the Crappy Childhood Fairy2:38 Anna's Journey Through Trauma6:19 The Impact of PTSD13:13 Techniques for Healing19:05 Finding Peace Through Writing22:42 Embracing the Hand We're DealtSummaryAnna Runkle, known as the "crappy childhood fairy," joins the Anxiety Coaches Podcast to discuss her journey of healing from childhood trauma and her innovative approaches to overcoming the adverse effects of such experiences. With a significant online following, Anna has dedicated over three decades to helping those affected by childhood trauma, enabling them to lead happier, more fulfilling lives. Her forthcoming book, "Connectability: Heal the Hidden Ways You Isolate, Find Your People, and Feel, at Last, Like You Belong," focuses on overcoming feelings of disconnection—a common issue both among trauma survivors and those with normal childhoods. Anna highlights that many individuals crave connection and understanding but often feel isolated, leading to loneliness and strained relationships.During the discussion, Anna shares her personal background of growing up in a commune with a mother plagued by addiction, which subjected her and her family to violence, poverty, and neglect. Despite these challenges, she managed to remain a high-functioning student throughout her childhood and early adulthood. However, a series of traumatic events in her 30s, including the death of her mother, a serious heartbreak, and a violent attack, left her with profound psychological effects, specifically post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). At that time, the concept of PTSD was not well understood outside military contexts, leaving Anna feeling isolated and struggling with her mental health amidst overwhelming shame and fear.In her conversation with Gina Ryan, Anna explains the significant misdiagnosis of childhood trauma symptoms, revealing her struggle with emotional dysregulation and her eventual journey to recovery. After initially finding therapy unhelpful, Anna serendipitously discovered effective techniques for managing her anxiety and depression through support from a friend who had also endured severe life struggles. These techniques, which included writing down her anxious and angry thoughts and feelings—effectively releasing them—and practicing meditation, became transformative tools for her.#CPTSD, #ComplexPTSD, #ChildhoodTrauma, #TraumaHealing, #Dysregulation, #NeurologicalDysregulation, #EmotionalRegulation, #Connectability, #Disconnection, #Isolation, #AnnaRunkle, #CrappyChildhoodFairy, #AnxietyCoachesPodcast, #DailyPractice, #Reregulated, #ReRegulation, #TraumaRecovery, #HealingTechniques, #SelfHelp, #LifeSkills, #SocialSkills, #Meditation, #AnxietyRelief, #MentalHealth, #SelfCare, #PersonalGrowth, #HealingJourney, #InnerPeace, #Belonging, #GinaRyan, #ACPSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
I am thrilled to connect with Anna Runkle today. Anna is known to more than a million subscribers across many platforms as the Crappy Childhood Fairy. For the last 30 years, she has shown people how to heal the symptoms of childhood trauma to live happier, freer, and more fulfilling lives. In her work, Anna almost always noticed a haunting sense of disconnection from others as an adult symptom of childhood trauma. Today, she shares her story, and we dive into complex PTSD and shame, exploring the adverse childhood event study, dysregulation, and how neglect affects the brain and impacts emotional regulation, memory, and learning. We discuss disconnection as a trauma response, obstacles to isolation, and finding your voice in complex PTSD and menopause. Anna also shares her daily practice and explains how writing helps to regulate the nervous system. You will love this invaluable conversation with Anna, also known as The Crappy Childhood Fairy, who is a fantastic resource for thousands, if not millions. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL LEARN: How Crappy Childhood Fairy originated The differences between Complex PTSD and PTSD What does dysregulation look like? Unseen aspects of emotional dysregulation affect daily life Ways that childhood traumas can impact the brain How early trauma often leads to a chronic sense of disconnection Ways those with CPTSD can learn to cope with the stress of dealing with others and start connecting Anna shares her daily practice technique for emotional regulation Why the transition to menopause can be particularly hard for trauma survivors The importance of addressing trauma in healthcare and the need for better education and support for trauma survivors Connect with Cynthia Thurlow Follow on X Instagram LinkedIn Check out Cynthia's website Submit your questions to support@cynthiathurlow.com Connect with Anna Runkle On YouTube Anna's book, Re-Regulated, is available on most online bookstores Pre-order Anna's new book, Connectability, and insert your receipt number to gain access to exclusive free bonuses.
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